Outside the east gate of Yangwucheng, thousands of officers and soldiers have gathered on the battlefield, preparing to launch a counterattack against the religious bandits huddled in the Bolangshachi Road.
In two days, the defenders in the city were fully rested. When the religious bandits did not attack the city again, but all retreated into Bolangshachi Road, Wei Dakui, Zhao Youji and others thought it was their trick at first.
They thought that the other party wanted to take advantage of their relaxation to suddenly launch an siege. But soon, they understood. The other party no longer had the intention to attack the city. The purpose of their stay in Bolangsha was actually to encircle and suppress the people who were forced into the city.
Lin Jue and other hundreds of cavalrymen in Bolangsha.
After the soldiers' continuous reconnaissance confirmed this judgment, Wei Dakui and Zhao Youji had a dispute. Wei Dakui meant that he must find a way to rescue Lin Jue and others. In order to defend the city, Lord Lin attacked the camp with hundreds of cavalry.
And it played a key role in containing the enemy's siege operations. Now the religious bandits are about to withdraw, but they obviously want to wipe out Lin Jue and others before leaving. It is unreasonable to think of no way to rescue them at this time.
Therefore, Wei Dakui's idea was to lead the defenders to take the initiative to fight out of the city and attract the followers to turn back, thus drawing their attention to the city and allowing Master Lin and others to escape. However, this idea was strongly opposed by Zhao Youji.
Zhao Youji put forward two reasons. First, defending the city is a top priority. The reason why Lord Lin went out to attack the camp and cause nuisance was to prevent the opponent from attacking the city. The reason why they hated Lord Lin so much was very big.
The reason is that when attacking the city, Lin Jue will lead his cavalry to harass and kill people from behind. Therefore, if troops are sent out of the city to rescue, the defenders and the city will be put in danger. This is what Lord Lin does not want to see.
Secondly, the safety of His Royal Highness the King of Jin must be guaranteed. Once the city is destroyed, His Highness the King of Jin will be in danger. This is absolutely unacceptable. If the general who suppresses the rebellion has two shortcomings, it will be a great shame for the court, and even more so.
It will increase the arrogance of the cult leaders.
Wei Dakui could not refute these two reasons. Indeed, either of the two reasons was more important than Lin Jue's life. He led the army out of the city rashly, made a slight mistake, and all the previous efforts were wasted.
But Wei Dakui couldn't bear it in his heart. He found that he now had great admiration for Lin Jue. He didn't want Lin Jue to die in Bolangsha. He wanted to save Lin Jue, because it was Lin Jue who had already faced a comprehensive crisis.
The situation of the collapse was reversed. Doing nothing at this moment seemed unfair to Lin Jue and too heartless. Wei Dakui proposed that he only lead a small number of troops to fulfill his obligation to save people, but Zhao Youji still supported it.
Come back.
"Do you think you are Master Lin? Do you have his talent and courage? You are just going to die." Zhao Youji spoke without mercy.
Wei Dakui couldn't help but replied: "I at least want to save Mr. Lin, what about you? I say it with admiration and admiration, and even asked for his calligraphy. But when it comes to life and death, you can't even do it."
There is no sign of saving Mr. Lin. Do you scholars always say one thing but think another?"
Zhao Youji stared at Wei Dakui with a pale face. His expression was a little ferocious. After a long while, he said softly: "Wei Dutou, you must act with the overall situation in mind and consider the overall situation instead of acting based on emotion. I admire Master Lin the most.
How would you know about my love? Since you said this, I might as well tell you what I think. I have already made a decision. If Mr. Lin has any trouble this time, I, Zhao Youji, will kill myself to thank Mr. Lin. I
Zhao Youji swears to heaven that if he violates this word, heaven and earth will hate him. You, Wei Dutou, will bear witness. Wei Dutou, I want to save Mr. Lin more than you do, but the situation does not allow it."
Wei Dakui was extremely shocked. He never expected that Zhao Youji would make such a poisonous oath. He had actually made such a plan. He had misunderstood Zhao Youji, and Magistrate Zhao was not a hypocritical person. It was up to him to think about it.
Thinking about it, although he admired Lin Jue very much, if Lin Jue was really surrounded and killed by the bandits this time, he might feel painful and regretful, but he would never commit suicide to express his gratitude. In Wei Dakui's mind, his views on literati were further deepened.
Turn around. It turns out that they are not all powerless and talkative, saying sour poems and articles that make people get goosebumps. They also have backbone and strong emotions. They are even more direct and direct than those warriors.
fierce.
Wei Dakui had nothing to say. He had to admit that Zhao Youji's arrangement was correct. Now he should try his best to defend the city as a precaution instead of taking risks to save people. He could only save people when reinforcements arrived.
For two days, the city defenders were ready to defend themselves. Rolling logs and stones were also piled up on the city wall. Thousands of arrows were even temporarily built to defend with all their strength. Although Jin Wang Guo Mian repeatedly requested to evacuate Yangwu, Zhao Youji and Wei
With Da Kui's insistence and persuasion, he finally stayed. He also went to the city to inspect and meet with the soldiers and people who were guarding the city, which greatly boosted their morale.
At noon on the third day, the eager reinforcements finally arrived. Guo Kun led 700 imperial cavalry and 200 royal guards, a total of 900 cavalry, and entered Yangwu County from Nancheng like lightning.
After receiving the request for help from Yangwu County, Guo Kun realized that his judgment was wrong and immediately ordered the army to turn around and rush to Yangwu County. He himself led 900 cavalry to come first.
On the way, Guo Kun felt extremely regretful. He regretted that he should not have listened to Lin Jue's advice and was deceived by the religious bandits into taking his army to Fengqiu. Along the way, he was worried that the city would be lost when he arrived in Yangwu County. Because there were tens of thousands of religious bandits.
Under the attack of Yangwu County, Yangwu County could not defend it at all. Once Yangwu was lost, the situation changed drastically. As Lin Jue said, if the passage to the west was opened, it would be a major mistake. He was also worried about King Jin's
Safety. If the King of Jin dies in Yangwu County, then his own life may be in danger. This is because it is his own mistake.
He was also worried that Lin Jue would die in Yangwu. Although he had always disliked his brother-in-law, he was his brother-in-law. Caiwei had just given birth to a son and Lin Jue had just become a father. He just asked the emperor to let him live with him.
Come to quell the rebellion. If he dies, all the responsibility will be on you. My sister will probably hate herself to death.
In short, Guo Kun was anxious and regretful along the way. When he led his cavalry to arrive outside Yangwu County, he saw that the city was intact and the green dragon flag was fluttering in the wind on the city gate. He was so excited that he almost cried.
All my worries have completely disappeared. It is a miracle that Yangwu County has not been lost.
But in the county government hall, after hearing the report from Wei Dakui and others, he became angry again.
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"Clang!" The sound of the tea cup breaking resounded in the Yangwu County government office lobby. A livid-faced Guo Kun stood beside the case, pointed at the noses of Wei Dakui and Zhao Youji and began to curse.
"You bastards, Zhao Youji and Wei Dakui. One of you is the magistrate of Yangwu County, and the other is the head of the cavalry army guarding the imperial army. You are attacking the camp, but you want Lin Jue, a scholar, to lead the attack? That's fine.
Now Lin Jue has been trapped in Bolangsha for two days and two nights. You don't go to rescue, but you still have the nerve to stay in the city and be a coward? Don't you feel ashamed? Especially you, Wei Dakui, do you still have eggs? You
Are you a man? I am ashamed of you, you have brought shame on the faces of my entire Guards Infantry Division brothers."
"..." Zhao Youji and Wei Dakui were speechless. Although there were many twists and turns in this, arguing at this moment would only add fuel to the fire.
"Immediately send an order for all soldiers and horses to go out of the city to meet the enemy. They must repel the religious bandits and rescue Lin Jue." Guo Kun shouted loudly.
"Du Yu is waiting for the wind and dust to come. The troops and horses are tired and need to rest. I'm afraid it's not appropriate to attack now." Zhao Youji shouted hurriedly.
"Isn't it appropriate? Is it appropriate to wait until Lin Jue dies in the hands of the bandits? Zhao Youji, let me tell you, if Lin Jue has any shortcomings, you will not be able to get away with it." Guo Kun reprimanded angrily.
Zhao Youji said with a pale face: "I understand Du Yuhou's mood, but Du Yuhou must not forget that the safety of the city is far more important than a person's life or death. It's not that we don't want to save Mr. Lin, but we want to ensure that the city is not
This is the overall situation. Mr. Lin risked his life in order to protect Yangwu City, and everyone in the city admired him. If we had attacked rashly before, the soldiers and horses in the city would not have been able to accomplish anything, and it would have jeopardized the safety of the city. Since Du Yuhou led the army
We have arrived, we must save people, but let me make some preparations. I will summon more than a thousand young and strong people, plus our city's regiment trained yamen officers, to accompany Du Yuhou out of the city to kill the enemy. I will ask Du Yu
It will be proven that Xiaguan is not a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death. Xiaguan will rush to the front. If Mr. Lin has any shortcomings, Xianguan will pay for it with his life. I sincerely ask Du Yuhou to give Xiaguan a chance and some time.
At the same time, it can also allow the cavalry brothers to drink water and rest, and the horses to eat fodder. It will be of great benefit to the battle."
After Zhao Youji said these words, Guo Kun had nothing to say. He really seemed to have rescued Lin Jue immediately, but he had traveled day and night, and his troops and horses were tired and in urgent need of rest. A rash attack may not have good results. Moreover, the number of troops and horses
That's not right. There are 900 cavalry and less than 500 Forbidden Army infantry who can still fight. These more than 1,000 people have to face more than 10,000 religious bandits. Guo Kun really doesn't know what to do.
"Okay, since you said that, I have to give you face. Although I don't need those men of yours, I have to give you a chance. My troops don't need to rest, but it will take time for you to gather the men and prepare.
I'll give you an hour. After noon, you must go out to fight. Zhao Youji, let me tell you something you don't like to hear. Your life is not comparable to Lin Jue's. You said you would lose one life, but your life is not valuable.
Lin Jue was specially approved by the emperor to plan an expedition to counter the rebellion. He is my number one scholar in Dazhou, and you can't compare with him. It's best that he is safe, otherwise your head will have to be moved. You'd better
Don't be scheming."
Hearing these words, Zhao Youji felt extremely uncomfortable. But he was not a person who liked to argue, so he said in a deep voice: "What Yu Hou taught me is that the lower officials have been taught a lesson."
Zhao Youji immediately left to prepare for the battle. Wei Dakui also asked to visit the cavalry soldiers who were coming from the dust and prepare for the attack. Guo Kun nodded in agreement. After both of them left, only Guo Mianhe was left in the Yamen lobby.
Guo Kun and Guo Mian were alone. Guo Mian had never had a chance to speak. Now he could finally say a few words to Guo Kun.
